Two charged in Citra armed robbery, shooting

Two suspects have been charged in an armed robbery and shooting that occurred on Friday in Citra.

By AUSTIN L. MILLERStaff writer

OCALA – Two suspects have been charged in an armed robbery and shooting that occurred on Friday in Citra.

Montel Brown, 20, of Citra, and Ferron Lee Williams, 19, were charged with robbery with a firearm and attempted felony murder, according to Marion County Sheriff's Office reports.

The victim, who was shot in the leg, told detectives he and another man had arrived at his Citra home in the 17300 block of Northeast 18th Avenue. He got out of the vehicle and was approached by two men wearing masks and dark clothing.

The gunmen demanded everything they had, the victim said. His passenger got out and ran away.

The victim said he heard three loud bangs and then felt a pain in his leg. A robber pointed a handgun at his head and ordered him to get down. The victim said he fought with the suspects as they reached into a pocket and removed his money.

He recognized one of his attackers as Brown. In an interview Friday, detectives said Brown not only identified Williams as his accomplice but also said they only wanted to rob the victim and didn't want to hurt anyone.

Sheriff's detectives found Williams on Tuesday. He denied any part in the robbery.